How a leading precision manufacturer halved planning time for new production lines
50% reduction in planning time for new production lines
Serving customers globally, this leading nordic precision manufacturer delivers critical machined and welded components to demanding clients in the energy sector. Its factory is highly automated, with connected machines and robot cells. To plan new capacity without disrupting ongoing production, the company adopted Moicon’s digital twin platform, giving everyone a shared, visual basis for every layout decision.
The Challenge
The company was growing and kept adding new machines and automation, but every new production line required extensive planning. The work relied on 2D drawings and physical measurements on the floor and took several rounds of back-and-forth between production, maintenance and management. A misplaced machine could mean blocked material flow, poor maintenance access, or a second move that halted production.
The Solution
The company was growing and kept adding new machines and automation, but every new production line required extensive planning. The work relied on 2D drawings and physical measurements on the floor and took several rounds of back-and-forth between production, maintenance and management. A misplaced machine could mean blocked material flow, poor maintenance access, or a second move that halted production.
Results
Planning time for new production lines was cut in half, weeks of time were being saved. Because the layout had been tested and approved digitally, the physical installation went without unexpected changes.
Head of Production, Nordic precision manufacturer